Dr. Julie Tkach

Professor

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Biography

Julie Tkach serves as a Clinical Professor at the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Purdue University. She received her PhD in 2013 from Michigan State University in the Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation Resource Studies with a Graduate Specialization in Hospitality Business. Prior to her doctorate, she earned a Master of Science degree in 2005 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1994, both from Michigan State University focusing on Hospitality Business and Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Management respectively. Professor Tkach's expertise lies in hospitality operations, management law, and facilities management, as reflected in the courses she teaches, including HTM 291 - JPR Restaurant Experience, HTM 322 - Hospitality Facilities Management, HTM 411 - Hospitality & Tourism Law, and HTM 492 - Hospitality Operations Management. Through her leadership at Purdue, she contributes significantly to the education and development of future professionals in the hospitality and tourism sector.

Research Interests

Courses

HTM 291 - JPR Restaurant Experience HTM 322 - Hospitality Facilities Management HTM 411 - Hospitality & Tourism Law HTM 492 - Hospitality Operations Management

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.